Skip to main content

Dermatologist gift guide: affordable skincare for the holidays

HOUSTON – This holiday season, give the gift of healthy, glowing skin. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Sherry Ingraham stopped by Houston Life with affordable, crowd-pleasing picks that work for a range of ages and skin concerns.

Gifts for radiant, youthful skin

For brighter, more rested eyes, try RoC Eye Repair Dark Circle Cream to help reduce discoloration and puffiness.

Dr. Sherry Ingraham shares her top skincare picks for holiday gifts and winter skincare. (KPRC 2 TV)

A lip volumizer adds hydration and holiday-ready plumpness, while a firming serum stick (retinol + antioxidants) and RoC Line Smoothing Night Serum Capsules deliver targeted anti-aging benefits without a complicated routine.

A facial roller/guasha set (beauty massage tool) is a relaxing, giftable extra that complements serums and creams.

Winter saviors and quick refreshers

Cold weather calls for heavy-duty moisture. Aquaphor Repairing Hand Masks and CeraVe Healing Ointment are go-to remedies for cracked, overworked skin. For sensitive or redness-prone skin, La Roche-Posay moisturizer and Thermal Spring Water provide gentle hydration and calming relief.

Dr. Sherry Ingraham shares her top skincare picks for holiday gifts and winter skincare. (KPRC 2 TV)

For late nights and holiday travel, keep a stash of hydrating or revitalizing under-eye masks for quick brightening and de-puffing.

Stocking stuffers for teens, men and serious skin-care fans

Keep teens on track with a simple bubble gel cleanser and lightweight moisturizer—gentle, easy steps to start a routine.

For blemishes, use acne patches or spot treatments. Dr. Ingraham recommends products from Neutrogena or JB Skrub.

Dr. Sherry Ingraham shares her top skincare picks for holiday gifts and winter skincare. (KPRC 2 TV)

Men who want no-fuss care will appreciate JB Skrub’s straightforward approach.

Dr. Sherry Ingraham shares her top skincare picks for holiday gifts and winter skincare. (KPRC 2 TV)

For someone who wants a luxury-level repair, consider Senté Dermal Repair Cream or SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel.

Another skincare trend worth gifting this holiday season - red light therapy masks. Dr. Ingraham recommends Dp Dermaceuticals LED Face Mask and HigherDOSE Red Light Face Mask.

Dr. Sherry Ingraham shares her top skincare picks for holiday gifts and winter skincare. (KPRC 2 TV)
Dr. Sherry Ingraham shares her top skincare picks for holiday gifts and winter skincare. (KPRC 2 TV)

Bonus: a Kitsch standard pillowcase helps reduce friction on skin and hair for better beauty sleep.

Whether you’re gifting a teen, a busy neighbor or a skincare enthusiast, Dr. Ingraham’s dermatologist-approved picks make healthy skin an easy present - and one that keeps giving.

CLICK HERE to connect with Dr. Sherry Ingraham.


Recommended Videos